In Sharp there are 4 residential internet providers covering 87.40% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 84 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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4 Internet Service Providers in Sharp
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Sharp are not shown.
Sharp Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 87.40% of Sharp. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Optimum. Now you can call companies in Sharp with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Sharp?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Sharp.
Internet Speed Key
The average Sharp home can get up to 84 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 940 Mbps, which 5.12% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 76.38% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sharp.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Sharp, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Sharp?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sharp you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sharp homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.12% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 82.28%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 12.60% of Sharp homes.
Internet Market Health in Sharp
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Sharp internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Sharp based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Sharp internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 2 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Sharp homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Sharp internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 2 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Sharp badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sharp, along with details on where in Sharp and at what speeds.
Optimum Cable in Sharp, LA
Optimum cable coverage
About 5.12%, or 13 people, have Optimum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Sharp area. Optimum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Sharp.
Optimum cable download speeds
Optimum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sharp. Versus other cable providers in the area, Optimum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Sharp. The fastest plan anyone in Sharp can order from Optimum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Sharp customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Optimum cable upload speeds
In Sharp download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Optimum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Optimum is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sharp cable providers. Optimum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sharp is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sharp, LA
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 87.40%, or 222 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sharp area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Sharp.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sharp. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sharp. The fastest plan anyone in Sharp can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sharp customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 12.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Sharp download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Sharp fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sharp is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 5.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Sharp Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sharp or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Sharp compare to the rest of Louisiana?
Internet speeds in Sharp are much slower versus the average speeds in Louisiana: 3,179 Mbps in Louisiana versus 84 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Louisiana is 97.64% versus 87.40% in Sharp.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sharp are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Lena, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flatwoods, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Galbraith, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Janie, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marco, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Coupee, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hotwells, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mora, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chopin, LA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Richwoods, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Weches, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Bedford, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Branch, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Caton, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Crossing, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Jersey, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Leipsic, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Millgrove, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Mineral, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds